Davis Man Accused Of Sexually Battering Woman, False Imprisonment

DAVIS, CA — A 27-year-old Davis man was arrested this week on suspicion of false imprisonment and sexually battering a woman, officials with the Davis Police Department said.

The arrest of Seyyed Ehsun "Taba" Tabatabaifar culminated a month-long investigation that began July 26 when officers responded to an apartment where the victim was allegedly sexually battered while being held against her will by Tabatabaifar, police said.

According to police, the victim and witnesses gave statements, saying Tabatabaifar, after he became acquainted with the victim, agreed to meet the woman and her friend at the friend's apartment July 26 for the purpose of going out as a group to the local bar scene.

"During this visit, and in the presence of the common friend, Tabatabaifar is suspected of suddenly, and without warning, restraining the victim from behind by essentially bear-hugging her," Davis police said.

Further, Tabatabaifar is accused of sexually battering the victim while holding her against her will, police said.

Both women physically fought back, forcing Tabatabaifar off the victim at which point she escaped to a nearby room and locked the door while Tabatabaifar left the apartment, police said.

Davis police officers were called to the scene and initiated the investigation that led to Tabatabaifar's arrest Wednesday.

Tabatabaifar was no longer in custody Friday night, according to a sheriff's employee who answered the phone at Yolo County Jail. Further information about when he was released was not immediately available over the phone.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the case to contact Davis Police Department's Investigations Unit.